Research Article

Predictive Role of QTc Prolongation in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-Related Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae

Table 3

Factors associated with DNS development in multivariate logistic regression analysis.

VariablesOdds ratio (95% CI)P value

Age (per 10 years)1.18 (0.98–1.42)0.089
GCS < 92.74 (1.21–6.21)0.016
Transient loss of consciousness3.59 (1.31–9.79)0.013
Duration from CO exposure to ED (hours)1.05 (1.03–1.08)<0.001
QTc prolongation
 Yes vs. No2.61 (1.21–5.61)0.014
 Yes vs. Unknown0.77 (0.24–2.45)0.653

CI, confidence interval.